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Instructions for Joining the May 13th Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board meeting starts at 4:30 PM – citizens who wish to simply watch the meeting may do so via the City’s TV 13 channel at: http://winston-salem.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=29 or via the livestream on the City’s YouTube page at htt...

Yard-Cart Sticker Renewal Cost Discounted for 2021-22

City residents renewing their annual sticker for yard-cart service next year will receive a $5 discount on the cost to reflect the four weeks during the 2020-21 service year when yard cart collections were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For these...

Applications Sought for Non-Discrimination Study Subcommittee

The City Council and the Human Relations Commission are soliciting applications through April 30 from city residents interested in serving on the Non-Discrimination Study Subcommittee, a new panel that will advise the council and the commission on critica...

Winston-Salem Portrait Project To Be Virtually Unveiled April 10

The Winston-Salem Portrait Project, a new installation of public art commissioned by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission that comprises a sculpture downtown in Winston Square Park, eight murals throughout the city and a pop-up participa...

River Otter Mural Wins National Championship

A river otter mural on a water tank in Winston-Salem has won the 2021 Knope National Championship, a March Madness-style competition for municipal water facilities hosted online by Engaging Local Government Leaders.

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utiliti...

Applications for Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Accepted Beginning April 5

Low-income city residents who are behind on their rent or utilities because of the pandemic can apply for financial assistance starting April 5 under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. A link to the application portal will be posted at Forsyth.cc/ER...

COVID-19 Mortgage, Rent and Utilities Assistance Available

 Low-income city residents who are behind on their mortgage, rent or utilities because of the pandemic may be eligible for assistance under the Rent, Utilities and Mortgage Assistance program.  Applications are now being accepted. A link...

Young Apprentices Program

Bethabara is looking for new apprentices to learn pottery, woodworking, blacksmithing and more. Each day a new experience and a new creation to take home. Contact us to learn more about our weeklong summer camp! 

Reservations will be taken startin...

City Releases Statement on John Mackey Arrest Videos; Posts Them Online

The city has posted online the body camera videos of officers involved with the arrest of John Mackey Jr., on March 2, 2020, at the Liberty Citgo gas station at 1522 N. Liberty St. The city posted the videos after Superior Court Judge Richard Gottlieb gra...

Erosion Prompts Immediate Closure of Old Salisbury Road

The portion of Old Salisbury Road between Brewer Road and Gyro Drive has been closed to through traffic until further notice due to an increase in erosion along the side of the road that is undermining the road bed. This portion of the road will remain cl...

Draft Pedestrian Plan Posted for Review

Transportation planners have posted the draft of a new masterplan for new sidewalks and other pedestrian improvements in Winston-Salem and want residents to review it and give them feedback.

The draft plan, along with a place to provide comments, is posted...

Quarry Park Construction

Quarry Park Phase II construction begins in late spring 2021.  Phase II is funded through 2018 general obligation bonds and includes a signature playground, shelter, site furnishings, and improved parking. Work is anticipated to conclude by summe...

Zebra Mussel Alert

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with wildlife agencies across the country, is urging pet and aquarium stores as well as aquarium owners to remove and safely dispose of any moss ball plant designed for aquariums. Invasive zebra mussels were d...

Community Meeting on Housing, Development Priorities

Community development officials will hold an online community meeting Thursday, March 18, to solicit public input for a consolidated housing and community development plan for 2021-22. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Zoom. To request an invitation t...

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds To Host ACCHL D2 & D3 Championships

The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex will once again host the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League Championships, March 19-21, 2021. This year’s event will include schools from both Division 2 and Division 3 of the American Collegiate Hockey A...

City Edition - March 2021

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Inside this month’s edition:

• Bulky Item Collection Now Underway
• Forsyth Creek Week Returns March 20 - 28
• Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certifica...

Tornado Drill March 10 Highlights Severe Weather Preparedness Week

NEWS RELEASEEmergency ManagementMarch 5, 2021

Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents to participate in the statewide tornado drill at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, to ensure that they are prepared for severe weather that may occur this s...

Free Leaf Mulch is Back!

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities has announced the annual leaf mulch giveaway schedule for 2021. Free leaf mulch will only be available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis starting Good Friday, April 2 and continuing on ...

Reynolds Drive Closure Postponed

NEWS RELEASEVegetation ManagementMarch 3, 2021

The planned closure March 4-5 of Reynolds Drive, between Pine Valley Road and the circle at Club Park Road, has been postponed. The closure, to remove a tree at 2802 Reynolds Drive, tentatively will be resched...

Reynolds Drive Closing for Tree Removal

NEWS RELEASEVegetation ManagementMarch 2, 2021

The 2800 block of Reynolds Drive, between Pine Valley Road and the circle at Club Park Road, is scheduled to be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 4-5, to remove a large...

City Council Holding Strategic Planning Public Input Session

NEWS RELEASEPerformance and AccountabilityFeb. 25, 2021 

In advance of their strategic planning workshop in late March, the city’s elected leaders are holding a virtual public input session March 4 to get a better idea of how residents f...

Applicants Sought for Community Appearance Commission

NEWS RELEASECity ClerkFebruary 25, 2021

Mayor Pro Tempore Denise D. Adams is accepting applications from citizens interested in filling two vacancies on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community Appearance Commission.

One vacancy must be filled by a person...

City Holding Small Business Plan Competition; Information Meeting Scheduled

NEWS RELEASEOffice of Business Inclusion and AdvancementFeb. 22, 2021

The city is holding its Small Business Plan Competition again in 2021 and will hold an online information meeting Tuesday, March 2, for entrepreneurs interested in participating. The mee...

Bulky Item Collection Begins March 1

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionFeb. 22, 2021

The city’s annual bulky item pick-up begins March 1 and will run through Sept. 3. Collection crews will go through the city street by street, collecting bulky items that garbage crews cannot accept. Fu...

WSPD Honorees for Public Safety Black History Month Celebration

The Winston-Salem Police Department will be honoring the following two retirees during the virtual 2021 Public Safety Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, February 21 at 6 p.m.:

Louis Sanders, Retired Assistant Chief of Police

Louis Sanders is a nativ...

Sanitation Collections Make-Up Plan

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionFeb. 18, 2021

Sanitation crews will make-up missed Thursday garbage and yard-waste collections on Friday. Residents with Friday garbage collection will have their garbage picked up on Monday. Thursday recycling routes will be...

Contingency Plan for Sanitation Collections

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionFeb. 17, 2021

City residents who have garbage, yard-waste or recycling collections Thursday should roll out their carts as usual. Officials will assess road conditions in the morning and determine if collections will proceed....

Public Safety Virtual Black History Month Celebration Showing Feb. 21 on WSTV

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionFeb. 17, 2021

The Police and Fire departments will honor select retirees during the virtual Public Safety Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.  The program can be watched on WSTV Digital Media...

Information Session on Upcoming City Capital Projects

NEWS RELEASEBusiness Inclusion & AdvancementFeb. 16, 2021

The city’s M/WBE program and the Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement are holding a virtual information meeting Thursday, Feb. 25, to brief prime contractors and minority- and ...

City Sponsoring Estimating & Bidding Seminar for M/WBE Businesses

NEWS RELEASEBusiness Inclusion & AdvancementFeb. 9, 2021

“Estimating & Bidding 101,” a free virtual seminar to help minority- and women-owned businesses understand and improve their bidding and estimating process, will be held o...

Police Awarded Strategies in Policing Innovation Grant and Implement Real Time Crime Center

The Winston-Salem Police Department was recently awarded $700,000 through a U.S. Department of Justice / Bureau of Justice Assistance grant opportunity.  Eligibility for this competitive, open-bid solicitation included local, state, and federal&a...

Leading NC Black Law-Enforcement Officers Marking Black History Month with First-Ever Meeting Feb. 1

North Carolina’s Leading Black Law-Enforcement Officers Marking Black History Month with First-Ever Meeting Feb. 1

For the first time ever, the top law-enforcement officers for North Carolina’s six largest cities and six largest countie...

Community Input Needed on Transportation Needs of Elderly, Disabled and Limited-Income Residents

NEWS RELEASETransportationJan. 26, 2021

City transportation planners are seeking input on the transportation needs of persons with disabilities, individuals with limited incomes and elderly adults in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area and have posted a...

Information Session Scheduled for New DOT Participation Goals

NEWS RELEASETransportationJan. 26, 2021 

City DOT officials are holding a virtual meeting Feb. 4 to acquaint local businesses with newly established goals for ensuring that disadvantaged businesses have a fair opportunity to participate in federal...

City Soliciting Voluntary Participation in Survey

NEWS RELEASEPerformance and AccountabilityJan. 26, 2021 

The city is again giving city residents the opportunity to voluntarily participate in its survey about city government and the services it provides.

The seven-page survey includes general que...

Police Promotions Announced

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentJan. 19, 2021

Police Chief Catrina Thompson announced today the promotion of 8 police officers and one non-sworn employee, including the promotion of Lieutenant Edward Branshaw to captain. A promotion ceremony will be held 3 p....

“Young Dreamers” Honored

NEWS RELEASEHuman Relations Jan. 19, 2021

The City Council and the Human Relations Commission will honor two city residents as the 2021 recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr. Young Dreamers Award at the City Council meeting tonight.

The Young Dreamers Awa...

Changes in City Operations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

NEWS RELEASEMarketing & CommunicationsJan. 14, 2021

City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CityLink 311, the city’s citizen service call center, will not be staffed but non-911 emergency calls will...

Fire Department Consultant’s Report Delivered

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeJan. 11, 2020                                     ...

Special Olympics Holding “Plunge in Place” Fundraising Campaign

NEWS RELEASERecreation and ParksJan. 8, 2021

Special Olympics Forsyth County wants people to support its athletes by getting cold and wet during the virtual “Plunge in Place” fundraiser, being held this year in lieu of the traditional P...

Fairgrounds Farmers Market Closed Saturday, Jan. 9

NEWS RELEASEFairgroundsJan. 6, 2021

The Fairgrounds Farmers Market will be closed Saturday, Jan. 9, while a contractor replaces the lights inside the market building. The existing fluorescent lights are being replaced with brighter LED lights that use half...

Police Fallen Officer Ceremonies to Resume Sunday

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentDec. 29, 2020

Wreath-laying ceremonies and posting honor guards on the anniversaries of the deaths of Winston-Salem police officers killed in the line of duty will resume Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Fallen Officer Memorial Wall in f...

SOAR Program Accepting Applications

NEWS RELEASEOperationsDec. 28, 2020

The city is accepting applications for its Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) program through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021.

SOAR is a six-month program that provides gainful employment to returning citizens while supple...

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

NEWS RELEASEVegetation ManagementDec. 28, 2020

The city will collect Christmas trees and put them to good use as mulch for its parks and roadsides.

Residents in single family homes inside the city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pick-up...

Donate to those in need

Several area nonprofit agencies are generously providing financial assistance for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities customers with past-due water and sewer bills who have lost jobs due to the pandemic. 

If you’d like to contribute t...

Applications Being Accepted for Social Justice and Anti-Poverty Initiatives

NEWS RELEASEBudget and Evaluation OfficeDec. 18, 2020

The city of Winston-Salem is accepting grant applications through Jan. 15 from non-profit organizations for programs that address social justice and anti-poverty initiatives. The City Council recently s...

Rawson Street Closing Monday for Tree Removal

NEWS RELEASE Vegetation ManagementDec. 18, 2020

The block of Rawson Street between Acadia Avenue and Monmouth Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21-22, to remove a large tree. A detour will be set up. For more inform...

Changes in City Operations for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays

NEWS RELEASEMarketing & CommunicationsDec. 17, 2020

City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday and Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. The following city operations will be affected:

Week of Chri...

Youth Advisory Council Cosponsoring Free Meals Friday

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsDec. 15, 2020

The Winston-Salem Youth Advisory Council is cosponsoring free hot meals that will be available to the public at Rhythm Lounge & Grill from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, during the restaurant’s Hung...

Water Service Disconnections Resume in January

Water and sewer customers with past-due balances must call City Link 311 or 336-727-8000 to enroll in payment plans and avoid termination of service. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities resumed charging late fees on past-due bills in October a...

City Edition - December 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• City Conducting Resident Satisfaction Survey
• Joines Authorizes Enforcement of Cooper’s Emergency Orders
• Most of Winst...

Prepare Now for Winter Weather

NEWS RELEASEEmergency ManagementDec. 7, 2020

State and local officials are encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now for winter storms, during Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Dec. 6 - 12.

August Vernon, the director of Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co...

Southwest Ward Holding Drive-Through “Hail & Farewell” Saturday for Mundy, Besse

NEWS RELEASESouthwest WardDec. 3, 2020

Southwest Ward residents can meet incoming Southwest Ward Council Member Kevin Mundy and thank outgoing Council Member Dan Besse for his 19 years of service on the City Council at any of three “hail & fa...

Police & Fire Departments Accepting Toys Wednesday - Friday

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentNov. 30, 2020

Residents who wish to help local children have a brighter Christmas can donate toys during the “Pack the Patrol Car” and “Fill the Fire Truck” toy drive this week, sponsored...

City To Hold Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Saturday

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsDec. 1, 2020

This year’s Christmas Tree Lighting celebration will be held virtually and livestreamed over the city’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/winstonsalemcitygov) and Facebook page (City ...

Joines Authorizes Enforcement of Cooper’s Emergency Orders

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorNov. 25, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines has ordered that within the city limits, “individuals and all offices, organizations and businesses” comply with Gov. Roy Cooper’s emergency orders pertaining to ...

Changes in City Operations for Thanksgiving Holiday

NEWS RELEASEMarketing & CommunicationsNov. 19, 2020

City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The following city operations will be affected:

During Thanksgiving week, garbage collections for Tuesday ...

Nominations Sought for Young Dreamers Awards

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsNov. 16, 2020

The Human Relations Commission is accepting nominations for the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Young Dreamers Awards. Nominations are open to the public and must be received by Dec. 16, 2020.

The Young Dreamers Awards h...

City Conducting Resident Satisfaction Survey

NEWS RELEASEPerformance and AccountabilityNov. 16, 2020 

The city is again sending surveys to city residents to get a statistically valid snapshot of how Winston-Salem residents feel about city government and the services it provides.

A seven-page ...

Video of News Conference on Hartford Street Incident Posted Online

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsNov. 15, 2020

A video has been posted on the city’s YouTube channel of Police Chief Catrina Thompson’s news conference today regarding the incident Nov. 8 on Hartford Street in which police intera...

Mayor Joines Issues Statement on Hartford Street Incident

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorNov. 15, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines today released the following statement regarding the incident on Hartford Street Nov. 8 in which police interacted with five teenagers while investigating a report of a house break-in:

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North Stratford Road Closing Tuesday at Five Points for Tree Removal

NEWS RELEASEVegetation ManagementNov. 13, 2020

The block of North Stratford Road between Country Club and Warwick roads, adjacent to the Five Points intersection with First and Miller streets, will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday...

City Requesting Proposals for Restaurant in Union Station

NEWS RELEASEReal EstateNov. 13, 2020

The city today sent out a request for proposals for opening a full-service restaurant in the restored Union Station, at 300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Proposals are due by Dec. 31.

Two, and potentially three, suite...

North Stratford Road Tree Removal Postponed

NEWS RELEASEVegetation ManagementNov. 9, 2020

Plans have been postponed to close a block of North Stratford Road all day Tuesday, Nov. 10, to remove a large tree. Removing the tree will require temporarily relocating some power lines in the work area, howe...

2020 Community Appearance Awards Program To Livestream Nov. 13

NEWS RELEASECommunity Appearance CommissionNov. 6, 2020

The 2020 Community Appearance Awards Program will be held as a virtual event this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards program will be streamed live at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, on the city&am...

Changes in City Operations for Veterans Day Holiday

NEWS RELEASEMarketing & CommunicationsNov. 6, 2020

City offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. The following city operations will be affected:

Garbage collections the week of Nov. 9 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday wil...

North Stratford Road Closing Tuesday at Five Points for Tree Removal

NEWS RELEASEVegetation ManagementNov. 6, 2020

The block of North Stratford Road between Country Club and Warwick roads, adjacent to the Five Points intersection with First and Miller streets, will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday,...

First & Second Streets Conversion Project to Begin Next Week

NEWS RELEASETransportation DepartmentNov. 4, 2020 

Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 9, on the curb improvements required as part of the conversion of First and Second streets downtown to two-way traffic.

Curb work will begin along th...

Most of Winston Lake Park Closing for Phase 2 Improvements

NEWS RELEASEEngineering DivisionNov. 4, 2020

Winston Lake, the surrounding shoreline, the fishing pier and the parking lot and shelter by the pier will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 9, for construction of the Phase 2 improvements to Winston Lake Park. Pi...

COVID-19 in Forsyth County

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New Director Named for Historic Bethabara Park

NEWS RELEASERecreation & ParksOct. 30, 2020

The city has hired Frank Brown as the director of Historic Bethabara Park. Brown, who started earlier this month, previously worked for an architecture firm in Houston that specializes in traditional architec...

Second Street Lane Closures Scheduled for Friday through Sunday

NEWS RELEASETransportationOct. 29, 2020

Second Street, between First Street and Brookstown Avenue, will be reduced to one lane during work hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, to allow a contractor to remove a crane from a constructio...

Volunteers Sought to Plant Community Garden

NEWS RELEASECommunity AssistanceOct. 27, 2020

Volunteers are needed to help plant a new community garden Saturday at Helen Nichols Park to honor the memory of Earline Parmon. Anyone age 5 and up is welcome to come between 9 a.m. and noon to help plant frui...

Virtual Symposium Scheduled for Immigrant & Refugee Agencies

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsOct. 27, 2020

The Human Relations Department is co-sponsoring a virtual Newcomers Symposium on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for organizations throughout North Carolina that assist immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in some capacity, in...

Leaf Collection Begins Nov. 2

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionOct. 27, 2020

City crews will start collecting leaves on Monday, Nov. 2, in the southwest quadrant of the city (quadrant 2), which is the area south of U.S. 421 and west of U.S. 52.

Collection will proceed clockwise by quadra...

Virtual Forum Scheduled for Downtown Services Contract Renewal

NEWS RELEASEOffice of Budget and EvaluationOct. 27, 2020

The contract for services within the downtown Business Improvement District is up for renewal and the city is holding an online public input meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, to solicit questions and comment...

Public Safety Drive-Through Fall Festival Coming Oct. 31

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentOct. 26, 2020

The Winston-Salem Police Department is partnering with the Winston-Salem Police Foundation and Galilee Missionary Baptist Church to hold a free candy giveaway during a Public Safety Drive-Through Fall Festival, fr...

Veterans Day Parade Canceled

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeOct. 23, 2020

The annual Veterans Day Parade will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the state’s Phase 3 guidelines, outdoor mass gatherings remain limited to no more than 50 peopl...

City Edition - October 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• On-Street Parking Enforcement Back in Effect
• Public Safety Agencies Holding Drive-Through “Trunk or Treat”...

Benton Convention Center Reopens with Cleanliness & Distancing Measures

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeOct. 20, 2020

The Benton Convention Center is again open and hosting events and the staff has put in place a wide variety of measures to protect the health of attendees and event staff.

Under the state’s ...

Public Input Needed for Transportation Improvements

NEWS RELEASETransportation DivisionOct. 20, 2020

Local transportation planners are soliciting public input on what transportation improvements are needed in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. They also want input on their plan for dealing with traffic...

City Offering Business Training Program; Class Registration Open

NEWS RELEASEOffice of Business Inclusion and AdvancementOct. 15, 2020

The city’s Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement is again offering a free nine-week business training course for people interested in starting a small business or who re...

Roots Day Canceled

NEWS RELEASECommunity Appearance CommissionOct. 6, 2020

The Community Appearance Commission, Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful, and the Winston-Salem Vegetation Management Department will not hold the annual Community Roots Day this year to avoid endangering th...

Carolina Classic Fair’s Drive Thru Drew Thousands

NEWS RELEASE FairgroundsOct. 6, 2020

The Carolina Classic Fair’s COVID-19-driven alternative, the Drive Thru, drew more than 10,000 visitors during its four-day run and provided a welcome boost to the Salvation Army and Crisis Control Ministries ...

Mayor Joines Urges Residents to Follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines This Halloween

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorOct. 2, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines is urging residents to start planning now on ways to protect themselves and others this Halloween. State guidelines for safe Halloween parties and trick-or-treating offer options.

“The...

Winston-Salem Selected to Study Barriers for Postsecondary Students

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsSept. 30, 2020

The city of Winston-Salem has been selected to participate in a new initiative organized by the National League of Cities aimed at removing barriers to housing, transportation and other basic needs that can prevent...

On-Street Parking Enforcement Resumes Oct. 5

NEWS RELEASETransportationSept. 29, 2020

The city will resume enforcing on-street parking limits downtown effective Monday, Oct. 5. Parking meters or pay stations must be used if present, and time limits for both metered and unmetered spaces will be enforc...

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Drive Thru, Presented by the Carolina Classic Fair

NEWS RELEASEFairgroundsSept. 28, 2020

The Drive Thru, presented by the Carolina Classic Fair, will be held Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 1 – 4 to provide fair fans an opportunity to enjoy their favorite fair food, support local charities and part...

Inside Operations Newsletter

Inside Operations - September 2020

Read the newest edition of Inside Operations, plus sign up to receive the next one in your inbox.Inside this edition:

• We're thinking orange, are you?
• You can protect water quality!
• Leaf Collection begins November 2,...

High Schools to Hold Virtual Race Relations Forum

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsSept. 23, 2020

Students from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schools will discuss their perspectives on race relations during the annual Student Race Relations Forum, to be held virtually Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. and strea...

Police Promotions Announced

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentSept. 21, 2020

Police Chief Catrina Thompson announced today the promotion of 18 police officers and five non-sworn employees, including the promotion of Lieutenant Jose E. Gomez to captain. A promotion ceremony will be held 2 ...

Broad Street Closing Monday for Asphalt Repair

NEWS RELEASETransportationSept. 18, 2020

Broad Street, between First and Second streets, will be reduced to one northbound lane from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, to repair the asphalt road surface. Both southbound lanes will be closed and a detour se...

Get a Taste of the Carolina Classic Fair During the Drive Thru, Oct. 1-4

NEWS RELEASEFairgroundsSept. 16, 2020

Although the Carolina Classic Fair has been canceled this year due to the pandemic, fair fans can still indulge in their favorite fair food, support local charities and enjoy a drive–through “ride&a...

Marquis Barnett Appointed Human Resources Director

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the City ManagerSept. 14, 2020

City Manager Lee Garrity today announced the appointment of Marquis H. Barnett as the city’s human resources director. Barnett succeeds Carmen Caruth, who retired at the end of May. He will ass...

2020 Flower Bed Winners Announced

NEWS RELEASEKeep Winston-Salem BeautifulSept. 8, 2020

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County have announced the winners of the 2020 Annual Flower Bed Program, which beautifies the city through the effor...

Main Street Closing Saturday for Crane Work

NEWS RELEASETransportationAugust 26, 2020

Main Street between Fourth and Fifth streets will be closed Saturday, Aug. 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A crane will be positioned in the street to lift equipment to the top of the Cardinal Hotel. A detour will ...

Review and Community Forum Scheduled on Police Budget

NEWS RELEASECity ClerkAugust 26, 2020

The Community Development, Housing and General Government Committee of the City Council is holding a virtual special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, to give residents an opportunity to ask questions or comment on th...

Draft of Transportation Plan Updates Posted; Virtual Review Sessions Scheduled

NEWS RELEASETransportationAugust 20, 2020

A draft of the updated plan for improving our transportation system over the coming 25 years is posted online. Five virtual review sessions have been scheduled to allow the public to provide feedback before the pla...

Commonwealth Drive Closing for Drainage Improvements

NEWS RELEASEStormwater DivisionAug. 19, 2020

The section of Commonwealth Drive between Letchworth Place and Rushland Drive will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Aug. 24, to replace stormdrain pipes that pass under the street. The closure is sc...

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification Web Training Being Offered

NEWS RELEASEBusiness Inclusion & AdvancementAug. 17, 2020

Minority- and women-owned businesses can receive assistance in getting certified as historically underutilized businesses with the state of North Carolina through web-based training that will be...

African American Heritage Initiative Accepting Submissions

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsAug. 14, 2020

The city’s African American Heritage Initiative has created an online archive to capture the memories and recollections of African Americans who lived in Winston-Salem through the years of segregation and ...

Police to Hold School Supplies Giveaway

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentAug. 13, 2020

The Winston-Salem Police Department and the Winston-Salem Police Foundation are sponsoring a school supplies giveaways at five locations Friday, Aug. 14, to help children in the community prepare for the coming sc...

Mayor Pro Tempore Adams Issues Statement on John Neville

NEWS RELEASEMayor Pro TemporeAug. 6, 2020

Mayor Pro Tempore and North Ward Council Member Denise D. Adams released the following statement regarding John Neville’s death:

“John Neville’s life mattered. John Neville should be al...

New Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market Accepting SNAP EBT Cards

NEWS RELEASEOperationsAug. 5, 2020

A new farmer’s market on Liberty Street, operated by the Urban Food Policy Council, will soon begin accepting SNAP EBT cards for payment.

The Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market is open from 4  to 6 p.m....

Poplar Street Closing for Signal Pole Replacement

NEWS RELEASE TransportationAug. 5, 2020

Poplar Street, between Holly Avenue and 4 1/2 Street, will be closed to through traffic starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, to relocate a traffic signal cabinet and replace the signal pole at the intersection of Four...

Mayor Joines Issues Statement on Neville Video

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorAug. 5, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines released the following statement regarding the video of John Neville’s death:

“We are living in challenging times and this is a difficult day for our city. The video of Mr. N...

Public Art Commission Seeking Bids to Restore Trade Street “Memory Wall of Peace and Love”

NEWS RELEASEPlanning and Development ServicesAug. 4, 2020

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission has sent out a request for bids seeking an artist or team of artists to repair and restore the “Memory Wall of Peace and Love&rdq...

City Edition - August 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• Winston-Salem Cancels the Carolina Classic Fair
• Fire Department Offering "Virtual" Citizen Fire Academy
• New Liberty S...

August Is Preparedness Month

NEWS RELEASEEmergency ManagementAug. 3, 2020

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, Forsyth County Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents and businesses to review and discuss their emergency plans and update their emergency supply...

Winston-Salem Cancels the 2020 Carolina Classic Fair

NEWS RELEASEFairgroundsJuly 28, 2020

Due to the rising trend in positive COVID-19 cases in Forsyth County and the on-going restrictions for mass gatherings statewide, the city of Winston-Salem is canceling the Carolina Classic Fair. The ten-day event had b...

Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for Transportation Plan

NEWS RELEASETransportationJuly 16, 2020

Residents can learn more about deficiencies in our current transportation network and hear recommendations on how they might be remedied during a virtual public meeting to be held online Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 p....

Joines Orders Masks to be Worn in All City Buildings

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorJuly 16, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines today ordered that masks, shields or other face coverings be worn by anyone inside city government buildings, including City Hall, the Stuart Municipal Building, other enclosed city facilities...

City Schedules Trial of In-Street Dining for Downtown Restaurants July 25

NEWS RELEASEBusiness Inclusion & AdvancementJuly 16, 2020 

The city and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership are scheduled to test on July 25 a proposal to close portions of downtown streets on weekend nights to allow restaurants to set up t...

Bulky Item Collection Canceled for 2020

NEWS RELEASEOperationsJuly 10, 2020

Bulky item collection, which the city suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will not be reinstated this year.

Johnnie Taylor, the city operations director, said that canceling bulky item collection is necessary...

City Edition - July 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• Old Greensboro Road Bridge Fully Closed
• Virtual Workshops Scheduled for Pedestrian Plan
• Community Meal Program Continues With N...

Mayor Seeks Applicants for Advisory Panels

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorJuly 2, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines is accepting applications from city residents interested in serving on the following boards and commissions:

• Bicycle/Pedestrian/Active Mobility Advisory Committee. Members review plans, projects...

Virtual Workshops Scheduled for Pedestrian Plan

NEWS RELEASETransportation DepartmentJuly 2, 2020

The city will hold two virtual workshops in July to collect public feedback on where the city should make improvements in sidewalks, crosswalks, greenways and other pedestrian infrastructure. The workshops ...

City Council to Meet Online July 6

NEWS RELEASECity Clerk July 1, 2020

The July 6 meeting of the Winston-Salem City Council will be conducted online in order to comply with the social distancing recommendations for fighting the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  Provisions have been ma...

Changes in City Operations for Independence Day

NEWS RELEASEMarketing & CommunicationsJune 29, 2020

City offices will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday. CityLink 311, the city’s citizen service call center, will not be staffed but non-911 emergency calls will be fo...

"8 Can't Wait" & Winston-Salem PD

The Winston-Salem Police Department has produced the following graphics to show how it stacks up with "8 Can’t Wait", a series of policy requests that have come out of recent George Floyd protests across the country.

See a full list of ...

Old Greensboro Road Bridge Closing Completely

NEWS RELEASEField OperationsJune 23, 2020

The bridge that carries Old Greensboro Road over Brushy Fork will be completely closed as a precaution starting mid-morning, Wednesday, June 24, to prevent a possible head-on collision in the lane of the bridge tha...

Virtual Town Trust Talk on Racial Unrest and Social Injustice Carried Live June 26 on WSTV

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsJune 22, 2020

A virtual “Town Trust Talk,” moderated by Wanda Starke of WXII and featuring Police Chief Catrina Thompson, Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough and James Perry, the chief executive officer of the Winston-Sal...

Main Street Closing This Weekend for Street Art Viewing

NEWS RELEASETransportationJune 19, 2020

The block of Main Street between First and Second streets will be closed from 7 a.m. Saturday, June 20, to 7 a.m. Monday, June 22, at the request of the Arts Council to allow residents to view the street art painted ...

Focus Event Group Announces “The Drive at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds”

Focus Event Group Announces “The Drive at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds” -- A Health & Safety Focused Drive-in Movie Venue

The Drive, a socially distanced drive-in movie and entertainment venue operated by Focus Event Group, is coming t...

Council Member Annette Scippio Tests Positive for COVID-19

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeJune 17, 2020

City Council Member Annette Scippio has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating in her home. Scippio learned last week that she was exposed to the virus. In response, the council proactive...

WSTV to Air Virtual Juneteenth Celebration This Saturday

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsJune 16, 2020

WSTV Digital Media will air Triad Cultural Arts’ virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 5 p.m.  The program will include music, dance, crafts demonstrations, a...

New Public Art Commission Murals

Watch the virtual unveiling [https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem/videos/vb.48638948196/289042725623802/?type=2&theater] of the City-County Public Art Commission’s latest murals, then go see them in person! Winston-Salem artist Hieron...

June 15 City Council Meeting to be Held Virtually

NEWS RELEASECity Clerk June 12, 2020

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold its June 15 meeting virtually. The council had been planning to meet in person at the Benton Convention Center. However, the city has decided to move to an online meeting due to ...

Provisions Announced for Public Participation in June 15 City Council Meeting

NEWS RELEASECity ClerkJune 11, 2020

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed city budget for 2020-21 during its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15. The council also will hold a public hearing on proposed economic development...

Human Relations Commission Issues Statement on National Unrest

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsJune 9, 2020                                       &n...

Follansbee Road Closing for Sewer Connection

NEWS RELEASETransportationJune 8, 2020

The 4500 block of Follansbee Road, between Bridgeton Road and Wilmore Drive, will be closed to through traffic Thursday, June 11, and Monday, June 15, to allow a contractor install a sewer connection and repave the ro...

Winston-Salem Wins Four Telly Awards

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsJune 5, 2020

A WSTV profile of Police Capt. Rick Newnum and a public service announcement for social medial about holiday collection changes were honored during the 2020 Telly Awards.

“Behind the Badge &...

City Edition - June 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• $470.6 Million Budget Proposed for 2020-2021
• Brush Collection, Code Enforcement, Yard-Waste Fee Collection Resume
• Phase 2 Chang...

Eastbound Lane of Old Greensboro Road Bridge Closed

NEWS RELEASEJune 3, 2020

The eastbound lane of the bridge that carries Old Greensboro Road over Brushy Fork has been closed due to the unsafe condition of supporting beams under the eastbound travel lane. A detour using New Walkertown Road and Waterworks R...

Mayor Joines Issues Statement on the Death of George Floyd

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorJune 1, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines joined 15 other North Carolina mayors in issuing the following joint statement on the death of George Floyd: 

“As mayors of cities in North Carolina, we have come together to ...

Human Relations to Assist Courts by Mediating COVID-Related Rent Disputes

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsMay 29, 2020

At the request of Chief District Judge Lisa Menefee, the Winston-Salem Human Relations Department on Monday, June 1, will begin mediating landlord-tenant disputes related to the non-payment of rent due to the COVID-1...

Upcoming City Bond Issue Earns Highest Possible Credit Ratings

NEWS RELEASEFinancial Management ServicesMay 29, 2020

All three credit rating agencies have assigned AAA ratings – their highest possible ratings -- to the $89 million in general obligation bonds the city is scheduled to sell in June. The high ra...

City Temporarily Allowing Expanded Outdoor Dining Downtown

NEWS RELEASEBusiness Inclusion & AdvancementMay 29, 2020 

The city is temporarily allowing downtown restaurants to expand their sidewalk dining areas beyond their immediate storefronts in order to give them a means of making up for lost capaci...

Brush Collection, Yard-Waste Fee Collection, Code Enforcement Resume June 1

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsMay 28, 2020

Brush collection and code enforcement in Winston-Salem will resume Monday, June 1. Also on Monday, city residents will again be charged fees for taking yard waste to the Forum 52 and Overdale Road yard-w...

Feedback Needed on Sidewalks & Other Improvements for Pedestrians

NEWS RELEASETransportation DepartmentMay 28, 2020

The city is in the early stages of updating its pedestrian plan and is seeking feedback about the safety, accessibility and comfort of walking routes throughout the city for everyday and recreational trips ...

$470.6 Million Budget Proposed for 2020-2021

NEWS RELEASEBudget and Evaluation OfficeMay 21, 2020

City services to residents would remain at current levels, but the city would implement a variety of belt-tightening measures to close a $13.4 million shortfall driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, under the...

Collection Changes for Memorial Day Holiday

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionMay 20, 2020

City offices will be closed Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. CityLink 311, the city’s citizen service call center, will not be staffed but non-911 emergency calls will be forwarded to on-ca...

Mayor Joines’ Statement on the Death of Larry Womble

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorMay 15, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines today released the following statement on the death of former board of alderman and state representative Larry Womble:

"On behalf of the citizens of Winston-Salem, I extend my deepest sympa...

City Council to Meet Online; Provisions Made for Public Comment Period

NEWS RELEASECity SecretaryMay 13, 2020

The May 18 meeting of the Winston-Salem City Council will be conducted online in order to comply with the social distancing recommendations for fighting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The meeting will begin at the ...

Comprehensive Food Resources Information Posted Online

NEWS RELEASEOperationsMay 12, 2020

The city’s Think Orange website, ThinkOrangeWS.com, has new, interactive maps listing food resources in Winston-Salem and throughout Forsyth County for residents impacted by COVID-19. The information is availabl...

Portions of Main and Cemetery Streets Closing for Water Pipe Replacement

NEWS RELEASETransportationMay 11, 2020

The block of Main Street between Brookstown Avenue and Cemetery Street, as well as the block of Cemetery Street between Main and Liberty streets, will be closed to through traffic starting today, to allow a contractor...

Mayor Pro Tempore Burke to Lie in State in City Hall

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorMay 7, 2020 

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke will lie in state in the lobby of City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 8, to allow city residents to pay their respects. The casket will be closed.

Visitors will ...

Statements on the Death of Council Member Burke

Members of the City Council and City Manager Lee Garrity made the following statements today on the death of Council Member Vivian H. Burke:

Council Member Dan Besse: “It was an honor to serve with Mayor Pro Tem Vivian H. Burke on the Winston-Sal...

Mayor Joines’ Statement on Council Member Vivian H. Burke

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorMay 6, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines today released the following statement on the death of Council Member Vivian H. Burke, who died Tuesday evening:

"Council Member Vivian Burke was a remarkable woman who leaves a legacy of ac...

Portions of Liberty and Cemetery Streets Closing for Water Pipe Replacement

NEWS RELEASETransportationMay 4, 2020

The block of Liberty Street between First and Cemetery streets, as well as the block of Cemetery Street between Main and Liberty streets, will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, May 5, to allow a contractor...

Now’s the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season

NEWS RELEASEEmergency ManagementMay 1, 2020

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to plan now for hurricane season by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs th...

City Edition - May 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• Winston-Salem Wins $30 Million Grant to Transform Cleveland Avenue Homes
• City Panel Awards 23 COVID-19 Response Fund Grants
• Joi...

Joines Rescinds Stay-at-Home Order to Align Winston-Salem with State Order

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorApril 29, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines today rescinded his current stay-at-home order and its provisions in order to bring the city under the provisions of the statewide order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper. Cooper’s order is...

Yard-Waste Collections To Resume May 4

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionApril 28, 2020

The city will resume yard-waste collections on Monday, May 4. Collections will be made Mondays through Thursdays in keeping with the regular collection schedule, for those households that have yard carts with c...

No Wipes in Pipes!

Toilet paper shortages have exposed the growing problem of wipes clogging our sewer system. As people run out of toilet tissue they may turn to other products. Unfortunately, “flushable” wipes are falsely labeled and are part of multip...

City Panel Awards 23 COVID-19 Response Fund Grants

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeApril 27, 2020

Twenty-three local agencies and other non-profit groups were selected to receive grants from the city’s portion of the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County.

The largest single grant, o...

Winston-Salem Wins $30 Million Grant to Transform Cleveland Avenue Homes

NEWS RELEASECommunity DevelopmentApril 23, 2020

Winston-Salem has been selected to receive a $30 million federal grant to transform the aging Cleveland Avenue Homes public housing neighborhood and the surrounding area under the Choice Neighborhoods Initiat...

City Committee To Review COVID-19 Fund Grant Requests April 24

NEWS RELEASECity SecretaryApril 20, 2020

The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee will hold a special online meeting Friday, April 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. to review applications and award grants from the city’s $1 million contribution to the...

Drink Up! Our Tap Water Surpasses Federal Requirements

Our local drinking water surpasses all safe water quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities 2019 Water Quality Report is available at cityofws.org/waterquality2019 or cityofws.org/wqr2...

Application Deadline for COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Is Thursday, April 16

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeApril 15, 2020

Local agencies that want to apply for a grant from the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County have until 5 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to submit their grant request. A link to the application portal...

City Council to Meet Online; Provisions Made for Public Comment Period

NEWS RELEASECity Secretary April 15, 2020

The April 20 meeting of the Winston-Salem City Council will be conducted online in order to comply with the social distancing recommendations for fighting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The meeting will begin at...

Portions of Brookstown Avenue and Main Street Closing for Sewer Replacement

NEWS RELEASETransportationApril 15, 2020

The block of Brookstown Avenue between Liberty and Main streets, as well as the block of Main Street south of Brookstown Avenue, will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, April 20, to allow a contractor to ...

City Edition - April 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• COVID-19 NEWS
  • Stay-at-home Order in Effect
  • Bulky Item Collections Suspended
  • City Allocates 1 Million to Help Economic Victims of...

Local Governance Study Commission Recommends 10-Member City Council With Two At-Large Seats

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorMarch 12, 2020

The members of Winston-Salem Local Governance Study Commission voted yesterday to recommend that Winston-Salem change to a 10-member city council, with eight members elected by wards and two elected citywide by...

City Edition - March 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• Bulky Item Collection Begins March 2
• Information Sessions on Downtown Two-Way Street Conversions 
• Learn More about Cit...

City Edition - February 2021

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Inside this month’s edition:

• City Soliciting Voluntary Participation in Survey
• Fire Department Consultant’s Report Delivered
• Virtual Programs Sche...

Workforce Development Internship Program for High School Juniors & Seniors Announced

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorFeb. 13, 2020

As part of the comprehensive program to reduce poverty and promote workforce development and economic mobility, Mayor Allen Joines, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Angela Hairston, Winston-Sa...

City Edition - February 2020

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Inside this month’s edition:

• City Observing Black History Month
• Fairgrounds Unveils Logo for Carolina Classic Fair
• Nominations Sought for Walk of Fame
• Regist...

Prevent Frozen Pipes

When temperatures drop, it’s time to protect your water pipes. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities encourages customers to consider how freezing water can damage home plumbing systems. Unprotected pipes can crack or break, resulting in floodi...

Fairgrounds Unveils Logo for Carolina Classic Fair

NEWS RELEASEFairgroundsJan. 17, 2020

The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds today unveiled the logo for the Carolina Classic Fair, to be held Oct. 2-11, 2020.

The logo uses a starburst pattern of light bars arrayed around an outline of North Carolina and the words C...

Mayor Joines Statement on Death of Former Council Member Wanda Merschel

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorJan. 4, 2020

Mayor Allen Joines issued the following statement today upon the death of former City Council Member Wanda Merschel:

"Wanda was a true public servant who loved this city. She leaves a lasting legacy that we w...

City Edition - January 2020

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Inside this month's edition:

• Local Governance Study Commission Holding Public Information/Input Sessions
• Learn More about City Recreation Opportunities at Open House...

Mayor Joines Statement on Lowery Street Shooting

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorDec. 20, 2019

Mayor Allen Joines today released the following statement about the shooting this morning at the Joycelyn V. Johnson Municipal Services Center:

"On behalf of the City Council, I want to express how deeply sa...

Prepare Now for Winter Weather

NEWS RELEASEEmergency ManagementDec. 2, 2019

State and local officials are encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now for winter storms, during Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Dec. 1 - 7.

August Vernon, the director of Winston-Salem/Forsyth Cou...

Information Session on Upcoming City Capital Projects

NEWS RELEASEBusiness Inclusion & AdvancementNov. 27, 2019

The city’s M/WBE Division and the Access Center for Equity & Success are holding an information session and networking opportunity Thursday, Dec. 12, to brief minority- and women-o...

Outstanding Women Leaders Committee Accepting Scholarship Applications

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsNov. 21, 2019

The Outstanding Women Leaders Program Committee is accepting applications for its 2020 Future Outstanding Women Leaders Scholarship, to be awarded next spring. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31....

Collection Changes, CityLink Staffing for Thanksgiving Holiday

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionNov. 20, 2019

City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. CityLink 311, the city’s citizen service call center, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will be open ...

Shop for Unique Gifts at the Handcrafted Holiday Showcase this Saturday

NEWS RELEASEFairgroundsNov. 19, 2019

More than 30 crafters will be offering hand-made, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts on Saturday, Nov. 23, during the Handcrafted Holiday Showcase, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market.

Participating crafters w...

Winston-Salem Again Ranked as a Top 10 Digital City

NEWS RELEASEInformation SystemsNov. 15, 2019

For the 18th year in a row Winston-Salem has been ranked as one of the top 10 most technology-savvy cities of its size in America by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute....

Historic Marker for Local AKA Sorority Chapter to be Unveiled

NEWS RELEASEHistoric Resources CommissionNov. 13, 2019

A local historic marker commemorating the Phi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will be unveiled at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on the south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between...

New Initiative Ensures Low-Income High School Graduates Can Attend College

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorNov. 13, 2019

Under a new initiative intended to alter the cycle of poverty, students in low-income households who graduate from any high school in Forsyth County will be able to attend Forsyth Technical Community College fre...

Local Governance Study Commission Briefed on Other City Councils

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorNov. 6, 2019

During their November meeting yesterday the members of Winston-Salem Local Governance Study Commission were briefed on how several other cities and towns in North Carolina elect their city officials.

Jim Westmorel...

First Responders Holding Training Drill at Airport on Saturday

NEWS RELEASEEmergency ManagementNov. 6, 2019

More than 250 first responders representing 20 agencies will be participating in a large-scale training exercise on Saturday morning, Nov. 9, at Smith Reynolds Airport and three other locations. Residents may se...

Collection Changes for Veterans Day Holiday

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionNov. 6, 2019

City offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. CityLink 311, the city’s citizen service call center, will not be staffed but non-911 emergency calls will be forwarded to on-c...

Symposium on Gentrification and Related Issues Scheduled for Nov. 6

NEWS RELEASEHuman RelationsOct. 29, 2019

The Human Relations Department and the New Horizons Fair Housing Committee of the Human Relations Commission are holding a free day-long symposium Wednesday, Nov. 6, on gentrification and the issues it raises for ne...

Leaf Collection Begins Nov. 4

NEWS RELEASESanitation DivisionOct. 29, 2019

City crews will start collecting leaves on Monday, Nov. 4, in the eastern quadrant of the city (quadrant 1), which is the area roughly east of U.S. 52 and New Walkertown Road.

Collection will proceed clockwise by...

Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Emmanuel Retirement Village

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsOct. 23, 2019

City residents are invited to join Mayor Allen Joines and members of the City Council at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Emmanuel Retirement Village at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at 1605 Village Meadow Circ...

Winston-Salem Posts Healthy Job Growth

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorOct. 17, 2019

Non-farm employment in the Winston-Salem metropolitan area grew by more than 3.9 percent from August 2017 to August 2019, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, rising to ...

Linda Jackson Barnes Appointed to N.C. Human Relations Commission

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorOct. 16, 2019

Linda Jackson Barnes, the director of Mayor Allen Joines’ office, has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to a four-year term on the N.C. Human Relations Commission. Barnes was sworn in Sept. 26.&nbs...

Electric Scooters Returning to Winston-Salem

News Release • Transportation Department • Oct. 9, 2019

Electric scooters are scheduled to reappear in Winston-Salem on Friday, Oct. 11, when Zagster, in partnership with Spin, will put out 100 Spin scooters for public use. A second compa...

Local Governance Study Commission Briefed on Districting Standards

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorOct. 2, 2019

During their October meeting yesterday the members of Winston-Salem Local Governance Study Commission were briefed on constitutional and legal standards for re-drawing council ward lines and for adding at-large s...

Applications Available for City of Winston-Salem University

NEWS RELEASEMarketing & CommunicationsOct. 2, 2019

The city is accepting applications for the next class of City of Winston-Salem University, to be held for 12 weeks starting Jan. 30, 2020. This free program gives citizens a better understanding of cit...

Winston-Salem M/WBE Mixer

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Winston-Salem Police Department has joined Neighbors

We are excited to announce that the Winston-Salem Police Department has joined Neighbors!  While this app will not be monitored by law enforcement 24/7, WSPD can see crime and safety related information posted on the Neighbors app.  So t...

WSPD Temporarily Suspends Fallen Officer Ceremonies

Due to ongoing construction and renovation at the Vivian H. Burke Public Safety Center (Winston-Salem Police Headquarters), specifically in the area of the Fallen Officer Memorial Wall, the Winston-Salem Police Department is temporarily suspending its Fal...

Construction At Vivian H. Burke Public Safety Center

Beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019, the main front (public) entrance to the Vivian H. Burke Public Safety Center located at 725 N. Cherry Street will be closed due to renovations. Operations within the building will remain open during this time. Upon ...

Applicants Sought for Community Appearance Commission

NEWS RELEASECity SecretarySept. 3, 2019

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke is accepting applications from citizens interested in filling a vacancy on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community Appearance Commission.

The vacancy must be filled by a person who...

Truliant Steps Up to Support Think Orange Corporate Investment Fund

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorAugust 22, 2019

Truliant Federal Credit Union is the first entity to make a substantial multi-year pledge to support the city’s Think Orange campaign to combat hunger in Winston-Salem. Truliant’s $25,000 p...

Police Promotions Announced

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentAug. 15, 2019

Police Chief Catrina Thompson announced today the promotion of eight police officers and one non-sworn employee, including the promotion of Captain William H. Penn to assistant chief.

Penn has served 21 years in th...

"Watch for Me" Campaign Commencing with Education, Then Enforcement

NEWS RELEASETransportation DepartmentAugust 14, 2019 

Winston-Salem’s "Watch for Me" campaign to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety will officially begin Wednesday, Aug. 14, with a public-awareness campaign. Stepped-up enfor...

Council Member Denise D. Adams Statement on Shooting Death of Julius Randolph Sampson

NEWS RELEASECity CouncilAug. 9, 2019

City Council Member Denise D. Adams today released the following statement about the shooting death of Julius R. Sampson Jr. on Aug. 6:

"This week we lost a beloved and valuable member of our community. Julius "...

Mayor Joines Statement on Hanes Mall Shooting

NEWS RELEASEOffice of the MayorAug. 7, 2019

Mayor Allen Joines today released the following statement about the shooting outside Hanes Mall on Aug. 6:

"On behalf of our entire city, I offer sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Julius Randolph Samps...

Funeral Arrangements for Bill Stuart Announced

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsAug. 6, 2019

Funeral Arrangements for Bill Stuart Announced; Memorial Book Available for Citizens to Express Their Condolences

The funeral for retired City Manager Bill Stuart will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10...

Bill Stuart Dies; Winston-Salem’s Longest-Serving City Manager

NEWS RELEASECity Manager’s OfficeAug. 3, 2019

Bryce A. "Bill" Stuart, who guided Winston-Salem city government for 26 years as its longest-serving city manager, died this morning of complications from pneumonia. He was 79. 

Stua...

Bond Projects

Check the progress of bond projects voters approved in 2014 and 2018.

Citizen Fingerprinting Location Moving September 1

The services for Citizen Fingerprinting will be moved from the Public Safety Center on 725 N. Cherry St. to the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center located at 1200 N. Patterson Ave. effective September 1, 2019.

Hours will remain th...

WSFC Utilities Strategic Plan

On July 8, 2019, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission approved a Strategic Plan covering 2020-2024 for our utilities department. Check out our online version to see our new vision, mission and values statements, plus our goals and the strat...

Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2017 Award

The Central Region of the N.C. Professional Wastewater Operators Committee selected the Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant in Winston Salem for its 2017 Operations & Maintenance Excellence Award.

The award is given annually to a wastewater treat...

Police Promotions Announced

NEWS RELEASEPolice DepartmentJan. 19, 2019

Police Chief Catrina Thompson announced today the promotions of 10 police officers and four non-sworn personnel:

To Sergeant:  Corporal Barry Martin.

To Corporal: Officers Samuel Diamont, James Gordon, Fleu...

Body Cam Video of Baldwin Arrest Posted On WSPD Website

NEWS RELEASEMarketing and CommunicationsNov. 9, 2018

The body-camera video that shows the arrest of Rockael Baldwin on Oct. 5 at Hanes Magnet Middle School has been posted on the Police Department’s website. Superior Court Judge Anderson Cromer s...